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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.34, 1,112.26 and 557.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.34, 1,112.26 and 557.66 is: 769.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.34 : 1,112.26 = 557.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.34/1,112.26 = 557.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.34x = 1,112.26 × 557.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.34x = 620,262.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,262.91/806.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.23

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